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Amenities
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Business amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Location
When you stay at El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel in Cóbano, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Montezuma Beach and Montezuma Catholic Church. This hotel is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Santa Teresa Beach and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Montezuma Gardens.
What's nearby
Montezuma Beach(0.1 Miles)
Montezuma Catholic Church(0.1 Miles)
Montezuma Gardens(0.1 Miles)
Montezuma School(0.1 Miles)
Montezuma Falls(0.7 Miles)
Piedra Colorada(0.8 Miles)
Romelia Wildlife Refuge(0.9 Miles)
Lajas River(3.9 Miles)
Parque Nacional Curu(9.5 Miles)
Los Delfines Golf & Country Club(10 Miles)
Carmen Beach(10.6 Miles)
Santa Teresa Beach(11.5 Miles)
Playa Mal País(11.8 Miles)
Grande Hermosa Tidepool(12.6 Miles)
Cocal Beach(13.3 Miles)
Cóbano Airport (ACO)(4.2 Miles)
Tambor (TMU)(16.1 Miles)
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)(87.2 Miles)
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Housekeeping
Safe-deposit box
Montezuma Beach (0.1 Miles)
Montezuma Catholic Church (0.1 Miles)
Montezuma Gardens (0.1 Miles)
Montezuma School (0.1 Miles)
Montezuma Falls (0.7 Miles)
Piedra Colorada (0.8 Miles)
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Based on 190 verified reviews
Couple
40%
Family
22%
Group
27%
Solo
9%
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel, travellers praise the central location near the beach and town, the friendly, attentive staff, and the popular on-site restaurant with good breakfast, while noting small, basic rooms, many without exterior windows.
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What guests think
At El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel, travellers praise the central location near the beach and town, the friendly, attentive staff, and the popular on-site restaurant with good breakfast, while noting small, basic rooms, many without exterior windows.
Multiple guests appreciate access to the sister resort’s beachside pool via a short walk. Room trade-offs include limited storage, occasional shower and air-conditioning quirks, and a lack of TVs, with some rooms feeling dark. Cleanliness is commonly highlighted, though a few mention noise, pricing concerns, or minor service inconsistencies like coffee refills. Expect a simple, well-located base with standout staff and dining.
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Facilities
Guests value the access to the sister resort Ylang Ylang’s beachside pool via a short walk. Some appreciate available parking, though a few note the pool is off-site.
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9 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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11 Feb 2025
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RAY
15 Feb 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Christine
15 Jan 2022
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Stayed 6 nights
Michelle
25 Apr 2023
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richard
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Stayed 1 night
Hans
12 Apr 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
Edwin
4 Jul 2023
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Cleanliness
Many guests describe the hotel and rooms as clean. A few note inconsistencies such as towels not replaced on some days.
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Mary
21 Feb 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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29 Jan 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A
22 Sept 2025
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Stayed 11 nights
William
26 Feb 2024
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Eva
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James
4 Feb 2023
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Mark
3 Feb 2025
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Rooms
Rooms are small and basic, with many lacking exterior windows or views, leading some to feel dark or claustrophobic; a few recommend booking a street-facing windowed room. Amenities are minimal (often no TV or fridge), storage and outlets are limited, and some report shower temperature or AC quirks, though bed comfort varies.
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Linda
4 Feb 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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12 May 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Juliana
11 Feb 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
RAY
15 Feb 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Alexander
14 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
William
26 Feb 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
James
4 Feb 2023
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JUDITH
27 Dec 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Mark
3 Feb 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Edwin
4 Jul 2023
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Service
Service is consistently praised as friendly, welcoming and helpful across the hotel and restaurant. Several guests highlight attentive staff and efficient servers.
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courtney
29 Mar 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
John
2 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Shawn
9 Mar 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Juliana
11 Feb 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Alexander
14 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Patricia
8 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jena
15 Feb 2026
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Stayed 1 night
A
22 Sept 2025
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Christine
15 Jan 2022
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Stayed 6 nights
JUDITH
27 Dec 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
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Location
Location is a major plus: right in Montezuma’s center, steps from the beach, tours, dining and shops, and easy to walk everywhere. A few note mixed impressions of the immediate area or occasional noise.
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Maxime
9 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
courtney
29 Mar 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Miles
28 May 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Shawn
9 Mar 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Juliana
11 Feb 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Debbie
20 Mar 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Patricia
8 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
William
26 Feb 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Andrée-Anne
6 Sept 2025
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Piere
8 Feb 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
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Dining
Dining is a standout: guests repeatedly praise the on-site restaurant and excellent breakfasts, with some calling it the best food in town. One minor gripe is being charged for extra coffee refills.
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Miles
28 May 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Malcolm
22 Mar 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
John
2 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Juliana
11 Feb 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Patricia
8 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Myron
29 Jan 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Jena
15 Feb 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Christine
15 Jan 2022
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Stayed 6 nights
Piere
8 Feb 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Jerrold
13 Feb 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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Sandra
20 May 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Kyle
20 Mar 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Ron
24 Feb 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Jen
18 Feb 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Liana
15 Feb 2026
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Stayed 1 night
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Free self parking is available on-site.
Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee, approximately USD 5 to 10 for adults and children.
Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
The hotel is located on the beach, just steps from Montezuma Beach and Montezuma Catholic Church, 11.5 miles from Santa Teresa Beach, and 0.1 miles from Montezuma Gardens.
Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age.
The property does not specify the availability of extra beds or cribs. It is advisable to contact the property in advance for any specific requests.
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